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$350 USDVictorian Stereoview 'The Great Eastern' c1858 Brunel
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoviews:Shipping:Brunel
A rare and possibly unique vintage stereoview showing a view on board the SS Great Eastern designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows 2 men and 2 women standing on deck of the ship, in front of table displaying stereocards of the Great Eastern. A sign on the cabin wall says 'Great Eastern in the Stereoscope'. (These are possibly images from the series photographed by Robert Howlett and Joseph Cundall, showing the construction of the ship, originally called the Leviathan and produced for ...
$500 USDPlatt Babbitt Glass Stereo, Group at Niagara Falls c1860
Collectibles:Vintage Stereoviews:Glass Diapositives
An excellent vintage glass stereoview taken at Niagara Falls c1860 by Platt Babbitt, the first and probably the best known photographer at Niagara Falls from the early 1850s. The images show a typical group looking at the Falls, but not from 'Point View', which was the most usual, but on one of the islands between the Falls. Both the images are in excellent condition, very sharp, with excellent detail and contrast. There is no damage to the glass mount and it has the original binding. The image ...
$30 USDHold to Light Postcard of St Louis Worlds Fair 1904
Collectibles:World's Fairs:Postcards
An excellent coloured, lithographed, postcard of the Palace of Varied Industries from a series of Official Souvenirs from the Worlds Fair St Louis 1904 printed in the USA. The image is in excellent condition, the contrast and definition is clear and very strong when viewed normally. When held to the light the image changes to a night scene which, again has excellent, strong colours. There is some dirt on the printed surface and minor bumps to the edges and it has been signed 'Louisa' in ink on ...
$125 USDCDV Union Case with a CDV photo of a Pre Raphaelite Woman
Collectibles:Photographic:Union Cases
A good and unusual CDV sized Union case with a CDV of a pre-Raphaelite style young woman. The case is a Scroll/Geometric design No. 572 Krainik and Berg 3-57, both books classify it as scarce. The design is the same on both sides. Overall condition is good, but there is some slight damage in the form of 3 chips to the plastic casing. There is also some slight deformity to the top (front) of the case. The interior has an embossed purple velvet pad on the left side, which is in very good condition ...
$350 USDEKC Kodak Retina 111C (Type 028) 35mm Camera with Case c1958
Collectibles:Vintage Cameras:Kodak
An early production Kodak Retina 111C (Big C) Type 028 No.76912 with speed indicator 5-1300ASA The camera has a Retina Xenon f2 50mm lens No 5762861 (dates to 1958) and has been serviced recently, so it is in good working (useable) condition, including the rangefinder and exposure meter, although I would not guarantee the accuracy of the shutter speeds, as it has not been calibrated. Cosmetic condition of the camera body is very good to excellent, commensurate with little use. There are no ...
$195 USDOriginal 1939 New York World's Fair Peepshow
Collectibles:World's Fairs:Peepshows
A original Peepshow or Panorama commemorating the opening of the New York World's Fair in 1939. It is in excellent, almost mint condition. The interior is also excellent, with no damage and good strong colours. The gates are separated by the original folding paper sides, which again are in undamaged condition An interesting piece of historical ephemera. Please ask if you need more information on this item. Approx overall size when folded 5.5x4.5ins (14x12cms) Buyer pays actual shipping costs ...
$395 USDPair of Rare mid 19thC Floral Pattern Thermoplastic Photo Frames
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Union Cases:Ambrotypes
A pair of rare, 19th Century, quarter plate size, Union Case thermoplastic photoframes with ambrotypes of a husband, wife and child. Probably English or French. These excellent black union frames are not listed by Berg and are a beautiful example of an early plastic photograph frame. They are marked 'Lionite' Overall condition is very good with one perfect, with no damage to the plastic, the other having a hairline crack across the left side with a small chip on the ribbed surround. The rear of ...
$50 USDStereoview Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge c1860
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoview:Bridges:Brunel
A vintage stereoview showing a view of the Royal Albert Bridge, crossing the river Tamar at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows an overall panorama looking towards Cornwall, with a train crossing the bridge. The bridge was completed in early 1859, so this stereoview probably dates from late 1859 or the early 1860s. Both images are in good condition, sharp and strong with excellent contrast and detail. There is a minor stain to the top right of the left hand image The ...
$250 USDStereoview Brunel's Tamar Bridge Construction c1858
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoview:Bridges:Brunel
A rare vintage stereoview showing a detailed view of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge, crossing the river Tamar at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows a close up through the archway looking towards Cornwall. The bridge was completed in early 1859, so this stereoview probably dates from late 1857 or early1858, as it would appear that neither of the spans are in place. Both images are in good condition, sharp and strong with excellent contrast and detail. There ...
$250 USDStereoview Brunel's Tamar Bridge Construction c1858 NR
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoview:Bridges:Brunel
A rare vintage stereoview showing a detailed view of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge, crossing the river Tamar at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows a close up of the lifting gear either before or after lifting the tubular spans into place. The bridge was completed in early 1859, so this stereoview probably dates from sometime in 1858 Both images are in good condition, sharp and strong with excellent contrast and detail. The left hand image is slightly ...
$250 USDStereoview Brunel's Tamar Bridge Construction c1858 NR
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoview:Bridges:Brunel
A rare vintage stereoview showing a view from the Cornwall side of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge, crossing the river Tamar at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows the bridge partly completed, with the Cornwall span in position and the other one waiting to be floated into position. The bridge was completed in early 1859, so this stereoview dates from mid 1858, as the Cornwall span was in place in early July 1858 and jacking of Devon span began later in July ...
$250 USDStereoview Brunel's Tamar Bridge Construction c1858 NR
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoview:Bridges:Brunel
A rare vintage stereoview showing a view from the Devon side of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge crossing the river Tamar at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows the bridge partly completed, with the Cornwall span in position and the other one being jacked into position. The bridge was completed in early 1859, so it is probable that this stereoview dates from late 1858, as the jacking of Devon span began in July 1858. Both images are in excellent condition, ...
$250 USDStereoview Brunel's Tamar Bridge Construction c1858 NR
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoview:Bridges:Brunel
A rare vintage stereoview showing a detailed view of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge, crossing the river Tamar at Saltash, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The view shows a close up of one of the tubular spans before if was lifted into position The bridge was completed in early 1859, so this stereoview probably dates from mid 1858, as the Cornwall span was in place in early July 1858 and jacking of Devon span began later in July 1858. Both images are in good condition, sharp, but ...
$37 USDRare Late 19th /Early 20th Celluloid Plastic Photo Frame
Collectibles:Decorative:Photograph Frames
A rare Art Nouveau moulded photoframe made from green marbled celluloid. The frame is pretty crudely made with embossed designs down the left hand side and across the bottom, but is an unusual piece of early plastic technology. It is in perfect condition, with no damage. It has a hinged support at the back to make a stand. Overall Size approx 4.75x3.5ins (12x9cms) Buyer pays actual shipping costs (max including insurance by express airmail to US $8, UK $4, EU $6) Please ask for shipping costs to ...
$199 USDChrome Minox B Vintage Spy Camera with Leather Case
Collectibles:Vintage Cameras:Spy Cameras
An excellent, little used, Minox B subminiature spy camera, made in Wetzlar, Germany in the 1960s. It has a Complan Lens and is in full working order, including the exposure meter. The body is clean and virtually unmarked. It comes with the original brown leather case and measuring chain. Approx Overall Size 4x1x0.75ins (10x2.5x1.5cms) Please ask for more details if required. Buyer pays actual shipping costs (max including insurance to UK $10, by air to EU $12, Worldwide $15) Please see Glenlady ...
$295 USDAmerican Daguerreotype Mother and Daughter by Appleby
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Daguerreotypes:Portraits
A fine 1/6 plate daguerreotype of a mother and daughter. The mother is dressed with a shawl over a printed cotton dress and her daughter is in a wool dress and jacket. The 1850s image is sharp, with excellent detail. The image has no detectable damage, scratches or scuffing. It is mounted under the original mat and keeper, both in excellent condition, with the original seal. There is therefore some minor tarnishing around the edges. The mat is embossed 'Appleby' in the top right corner. The ...
$795 USDRare Blue Coronet Midget Bakelite Miniature Camera
Collectibles:Vintage Cameras:Subminiature
An excellent example of a rare blue mottled bakelite Coronet Midget Camera c1935. The bakelite body is in perfect condition, with no damage. The front plate is bright and shiny, with some minor pitting and brassing. The winder, safety slide, front viewfinder and hinge are all bright. Everything is in good shape and working order. It comes complete with original film and a black case. I have other colours available, please ask or look at the website. Approx Overall Size 2.5x1.5x1.25ins(6x3.5x3cms ...
$25 USDVictorian CDV William Douglas 12th Duke of Hamilton
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Cdvs
An original CDV photograph of William Douglas, 12th Duke of Hamilton. (1845-1895) The photograph was taken in an Austrian studio probably in the late 1870s or early 1880s. The image is of good strength, with clear tones and good contrast, but with a few very minor spots in the print. The photo is generally clean and is mounted on original contemporary card. Both the back and the front are printed with the photographer's stamp. 'Adele Wien' There is no title, but a pencil inscription on the back ...
$1,950 USDA Rare Stirn's Concealed Vest Detective Camera c1890
Collectibles:Vintage Cameras:Spy Cameras
A good example of a rare Stirn Concealed Waistcoat Detective camera, made in Germany c1890. This is model 1 of this type of camera and takes 6 small circular images on circular glass plate. It was designed as a disguised spy camera, which was worn under a waistcoat, with the lens poking through a buttonhole. The camera has a fixed lens and a single speed shutter, which is in working order, but sometimes a little lazy. Cosmetic condition of the camera body is generally average and commensurate ...
$350 USDBoxed Set Underwood Vintage Stereoviews China and Manchuria
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoviews:Travel
A set of Underwood vintage stereocards of China and Manchuria, produced in the early 20th century. It consists of 22 cards. The images are all in excellent condition, with clear, sharp photos all with good contrast. The mounts are also all excellent. They are titled on the front and some have descriptions on the back. There are many images of people in their daily lives, street and countryside scenes, markets, port and shipping, native chinese, railways etc. They were published by Underwood and ...
$595 USD1920s Signed Dorothy Wilding Risque Photograph 'Surprise'
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Nudes
An original photograph entitled 'Surprise' by Dorothy Wilding, the celebrated English society photographer. The print is from a series of artistic nude and semi nude photos taken in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The sitter is anonymous and this type of photograph was considered very risque for its time. The general condition is very good, with a strong clear image of good contrast, with no fading. There are a number of foxing spots to the top of the image and down the left hand side, but these ...
$650 USD100 Boxed Set Underwood Stereoviews of the Boer War
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoviews:War
A complete boxed set of Underwood stereocards of the Boer War, consisting of 100 cards, numbered from 1 to 100. The images are all in good condition, with clear, sharp photos, but varying in contrast. The mounts are also all good, some with minor damage and some slight variations in shade. The majority of cards are grey, but there are some buff cards. There are many images of British troops, shipping, tanks, early aircraft etc. and numerous photographs of soldiers in varying combat situations. ...
$150 USDLeitz Fodis Leica Rangefinder
Collectibles:Vintage Cameras:Leica
An excellent example of a Leitz Fodis Rangefinder for use with early Leica Cameras. The black enamel body is in good condition, with no damage, but with some minor brassing to the edges. The rotating wheel is bright and shiny. The rangefinder is marked in feet from 3ft to infinity and is in good working order. Approx Overall Size 4x0.75x0.85ins(105x1.5x2cms) Payment is requested within 7 days and is accepted by Paypal, cheque, money order, travellers cheques or direct bank transfer in US$ or ...
$125 USD1/6 plate English Ambrotype Boy in a Mortar Board c1860
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Ambrotypes:Portraits
An excellent 1/6 plate English ambrotype of a young boy wearing a mortar board. From the late 1850s or early 1860s, the image shows a smartly dressed boy standing next to a table. It is an intriguing image, as the mortar board appears to be a correct fit, so it seems an unusual outfit for a young boy to wear. It may be that he went to a private school and this was their uniform. It is sharp and strong, with excellent contrast and detail, although there are some scratches to the image and some ...
$195 USDSchneider Angulon Wide Angle Lens and Shutter
Collectibles:Vintage Cameras, Large Format, Lenses
An excellent example of a Schneider 90mm f6.8 lens, set in a synchro compur 1-500 shutter. Opitcally the lens elements are clear and free from scratches or fungus. The shutter is fully functioning on all speeds, but is not guaranteed accurate, although it they appear to work correctly. Cosmetically there is some rubbing to the black shutter surround and very minor tarnishing to the chrome lens surround. The lens has both front and back caps and a fixing ring Overall, a good useable lens in very ...
$695 USD100 Boxed Set Underwood Vintage Stereoviews America
Collectibles:Photographic:Stereoviews:Travel
A set of Underwood vintage stereocards of America, produced in the USA in the early 20th century. It is complete and consists of 100 cards. The images are all in excellent condition, with clear, sharp photos all with good contrast. The mounts are also all excellent. They are numbered 1-100, titled on the front and have descriptions on the back. There are many images of people in their daily lives, city, street and countryside scenes, industrial views, markets, historic sites, native americans, ...
$395 USDEnglish Tinted Daguerreotype of a Young Girl by Kilburn
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Daguerreotypes:Portraits
A fine 1/4 plate daguerreotype of a drawing of a seated young lady taken by Kilburn. She is dressed in a silk dress, with a shawl/mantle. This unusual image is in excellent condition, with good contrast and excellent detail. The background is plain. The plate has some light tarnishing, but no scratches. The plate is in its original state and has not been cleaned or damaged, it shows evidence of being gold toned. The origin seal is intact and secure It is housed under a simple brass mat, set in a ...
$232 USD1920s Swiss Ladies Cocktail Fob Watch Set in Marcasite Art Deco Brooch
Collectibles:Watches:Ladies Cocktail Watches
A stunning 1920s Swiss, ladies cocktail fob watch with an inlaid mother of pearl face, in a stainless steel case. The movement is marked A.S. 'Swiss Made' and the case is marked IDWC Co. Stainless. The watch is mounted 'Nurse Style' in a diamante type white metal brooch inset with marcasites. The brooch is marked 'Made in USA'. The watch has been owned by us for some time and we had it professionally serviced last year. The date is marked on the inside of the case. An interesting and unusual ...
$199 USD19th Century US Infantry Group Photograph c1870
Collectibles:Vintage Photographs:Military
A large albumen print of a US Infantry Group taken around 1870. The group look very relaxed and are dressed in full uniform with rifles. Whilst I am not that familiar with the US military, the bugle cap badge marks them as Infantry and the weapons are possibly Springfields. The condition of the photograph is still strong and generally clear with excellent detail. It has at some time been housed with an oval mount which has adhered to the outer edges. The main subject of the image is unaffected. ...
$595 USDRare and Fine French 19th Century Bois Durci Framed Thermometer
Antiques:Medical & Scientific:Thermometers
An original, rare brown thermoplastic or gutta percha thermometer stand, made from the same composition material as Union Cases, probably manufactured in France in the 1860s It is elaborately designed as a heavily moulded arch with columns supporting a pierced pediment, flanked by floral pillaster and scrolled borders. The top is surmounted by a knight's helmet. It is all in exceptionally fine condition, with no damage or cracks of any kind. The front of the stand houses a brass thermometer ...
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